What are the responsibilities and job description for the TLT/SDA Employee and Labor Relations Representative position at King County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$113,930.75 - $144,413.98 Annually
Location
Renton, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025JL26065
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division
CLSD-Professional Standards
Opening Date
12/09/2025
Closing Date
1/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an experienced professional to support our law enforcement operations by making an impact providing their labor relations and negotiations expertise. This vital role as an Employee & Labor Relations Representative will serve as the agency’s primary consultant and be in the forefront of labor contract administration, workplace investigations and resolution of employee relations issues and grievances. This position works closely with the County’s designated labor negotiator throughout the bargaining process and serves as the Sheriff’s Office central point of contact, including representing the agency’s interest during the collective bargaining process. This role works as part of the HR team to strategically address recruitment, retention, and engagement challenges. In addition, the incumbent will advise management and coordinate the development of department policies, interests and strategies for all employment and labor-related activities, including potentially litigious and sensitive employment issues, personnel policies and procedures and disciplinary and corrective actions.
This is a two-year special duty or term-limited temporary opportunity with an anticipated end of service date at the end of 2027.
About KCSO HR Team: KCSO HR, within the Community Programs and Services division, has 10 employees that support the agency’s 1,200 employees and administers 11 Union contracts.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the public.
Job Duties
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Special Requirements
WORK LOCATION: 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton, WA (Black River Building)
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will work onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week at the Black River building.
TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.
Contact Information
Jessica Lussier, Senior Human Resources Analyst
JLussier@kingcounty.gov
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This is a non-represented position.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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You must be a United States Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipient. Are you now a United States citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient?
Can you read, write and speak the English language?
The King County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of automatic disqualifiers for employment. This list can be accessed by clicking on this link Automatic Disqualifiers. Please review the disqualifiers and respond to the following question before proceeding. Do you certify that based on your review of the automatic disqualifiers that you are qualified for employment with the King County Sheriff's Office? Note - This information will be verified prior to scheduling an oral board interview.
The background of all King County Sheriff's Office employees and applicants are thoroughly checked. The required background investigation will review and evaluate driving records, criminal records, criminal behavior, employment histories, military records, personal and employment references, and related information. Candidates who pass the initial background investigation will be required to complete a polygraph. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the employment process?
Have you attached the required cover letter? Applications that are not complete, or do not include all required materials may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process.
Do you have experience dealing with and addressing grievances and/or labor disputes in a unionized workforce?
Provide an example of a time you worked to resolve a grievance or labor dispute. Please provide a specific example, outlining the nature of the grievance, the factors that made it complex, and your specific role and approach to its resolution. If you have no experience in this area, please write “none”.
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Do you have experience conducting complex employment investigations, writing investigative reports, and presenting findings and recommendations to management?
Do you have experience providing information to management on the interpretation and administration of labor contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and other applicable rules, regulations and laws?
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$113,930.75 - $144,413.98 Annually
Location
Renton, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025JL26065
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division
CLSD-Professional Standards
Opening Date
12/09/2025
Closing Date
1/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an experienced professional to support our law enforcement operations by making an impact providing their labor relations and negotiations expertise. This vital role as an Employee & Labor Relations Representative will serve as the agency’s primary consultant and be in the forefront of labor contract administration, workplace investigations and resolution of employee relations issues and grievances. This position works closely with the County’s designated labor negotiator throughout the bargaining process and serves as the Sheriff’s Office central point of contact, including representing the agency’s interest during the collective bargaining process. This role works as part of the HR team to strategically address recruitment, retention, and engagement challenges. In addition, the incumbent will advise management and coordinate the development of department policies, interests and strategies for all employment and labor-related activities, including potentially litigious and sensitive employment issues, personnel policies and procedures and disciplinary and corrective actions.
This is a two-year special duty or term-limited temporary opportunity with an anticipated end of service date at the end of 2027.
About KCSO HR Team: KCSO HR, within the Community Programs and Services division, has 10 employees that support the agency’s 1,200 employees and administers 11 Union contracts.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the public.
Job Duties
- Coordinate the development of labor strategies, interests and policies for the Sheriff’s Office.
- Serve as the principal communicator of the Sheriff’s Office bargaining interests to the County’s labor negotiator, collaborate with the County’s labor negotiator to develop management bargaining proposals, and assist with research of labor policies and drafting of contract language.
- Serve as part of the Sheriff’s Office representatives at the bargaining table.
- Provide critical information to management on the interpretation and administration of labor contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and other applicable rules, regulations and laws.
- Represent the Sheriff’s Office at all stages of grievance hearings and develop and communicate grievance responses as designated; may conduct final step grievance hearings.
- Provide advice to managers and supervisors and recommend appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions in accordance with labor laws and contract provisions. Support disciplinary reviews, disciplinary documents, the Loudermill process, and reporting.
- Coordinate Sheriff’s Office employment-related litigation matters by conducting research, providing professional advice and consulting with the prosecuting attorney’s office and management staff as necessary to develop strategies.
- Conduct complex employment investigations, write investigative reports, and present findings and recommendations to management and the prosecuting attorney’s office.
- Coordinate the development of settlement options in collaboration with the Human Resources Division, the prosecuting attorney’s office, and department/division management staff and negotiate settlements as authorized.
- Facilitate the resolution of employee relations issues and problems.
- Provide support in arbitration and/or mediation proceedings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- You must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA) recipient.
- You must have the ability to read, speak and write in the English language fluently.
- Verify that you do not meet any of the KCSO Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements.
- You must be able to meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules. Background requirements will be evaluated throughout the hiring process.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of collective bargaining
- Knowledge of Washington’s Public Employee Labor Relations Commission (PERC) rules, regulations and processes
- Knowledge of grievance, arbitration and mediation processes
- Knowledge of human resources principles and practices, current legal environment and trends
- Knowledge of employment practices laws and regulations
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Presentation, facilitation and consensus building skills
- Analytical, planning and organizational skills
- Negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Decision-making skills
- Skill in communicating interests and acting as a representative
- Skill in interpreting contracts, regulations and laws
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to build consensus among diverse individuals with varying opinions
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to identify and resolve employee issues
- Ability to make decisions using appropriate methods for dealing with employees on sensitive and potentially litigious issues
- Experience in a unionized environment
- Experience in the public sector and/or specifically working with or for law enforcement agencies
Special Requirements
- Must pass thorough background investigation, including a polygraph.
- For KCSO employees: if applying as a special duty assignment, KCSO employees must have approval from their chain of command.
WORK LOCATION: 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton, WA (Black River Building)
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will work onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week at the Black River building.
TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.
- Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.
- Complete an online King County Application through Governmentjobs.com
- Attach Cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience.
- Answer the supplemental questions.
Contact Information
Jessica Lussier, Senior Human Resources Analyst
JLussier@kingcounty.gov
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This is a non-represented position.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
You must be a United States Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipient. Are you now a United States citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient?
- Yes
- No
Can you read, write and speak the English language?
- Yes
- No
The King County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of automatic disqualifiers for employment. This list can be accessed by clicking on this link Automatic Disqualifiers. Please review the disqualifiers and respond to the following question before proceeding. Do you certify that based on your review of the automatic disqualifiers that you are qualified for employment with the King County Sheriff's Office? Note - This information will be verified prior to scheduling an oral board interview.
- Yes
- No
The background of all King County Sheriff's Office employees and applicants are thoroughly checked. The required background investigation will review and evaluate driving records, criminal records, criminal behavior, employment histories, military records, personal and employment references, and related information. Candidates who pass the initial background investigation will be required to complete a polygraph. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the employment process?
- Yes
- No
Have you attached the required cover letter? Applications that are not complete, or do not include all required materials may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process.
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience dealing with and addressing grievances and/or labor disputes in a unionized workforce?
- Yes
- No
Provide an example of a time you worked to resolve a grievance or labor dispute. Please provide a specific example, outlining the nature of the grievance, the factors that made it complex, and your specific role and approach to its resolution. If you have no experience in this area, please write “none”.
08
Do you have experience conducting complex employment investigations, writing investigative reports, and presenting findings and recommendations to management?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience providing information to management on the interpretation and administration of labor contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and other applicable rules, regulations and laws?
- Yes
- No
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Salary : $113,931 - $144,414